{"product_id":"non-ionizing-radiation-protection-isbn-9780471446811","title":"Non-ionizing Radiation Protection","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive review of non-ionizing radiation and its public health and environmental risks, for researchers, policy makers, and laymen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book explains the characteristics of all forms of electromagnetic non-ionizing radiation (NIR) and analyzes the relationship between exposure and its biological effects, as well as the known dose-response relationships associated with each. Taking a uniquely holistic approach to the concept of health that builds upon the WHO definition to include not only absence of disease, but the physical, mental and social well-being of individuals and the population, it reviews established and potential risks and protections, along with regulatory issues associated with each.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe risks to public health of NIR, whether in the form of UV light, radio waves from wireless devices, or electric and magnetic fields associated with electrical power systems, is currently a cause of great concern among members of the public and lawmakers. But in order to separate established science from speculation and make informed decisions about how to mitigate the risks of NIR and allocate precious resources, policymakers, manufacturers, and individuals need a comprehensive source of up-to-date information based on the current scientific evidence. Written by a team of experts in their fields, this book is that source. Among other things, it:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSummarizes scientific findings on the safety of different forms of NIR and the rationale behind current standards\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDescribes devices for monitoring NIR along with the established and potential hazards of each form\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores proper protections against UV light and lasers, RF radiation, ELF fields and other forms of NIR\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses how to avoid injuries through occupational training or public awareness programs, and how to perform medical assessments in cases of suspected NIR injuries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConsiders how to decide whether or not to spend money on certain mitigation measures, based on cost-benefit analyses\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eOffering expert reviews and analyses of the latest scientific findings and public policy issues concerning the risks to public health and the environment of NIR, \u003ci\u003eNon-ionizing Radiation Protection\u003c\/i\u003e is an indispensable source of information for manufacturers, government regulators, and regulatory agencies, as well as researchers, concerned laypersons, and students. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Contributors xxiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword xxvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xxix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xxxi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Overview: The Electromagnetic Spectrum and Nonionizing Radiation 1\u003cbr\u003eAndrew Wood and Colin Roy\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Hazard Identification and Assessment: What are the Dangers and How are the Sources Dangerous? 11\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Hazard Identification: Laboratory Investigation 13\u003cbr\u003eAndrew Wood\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Hazard Identification: Epidemiological Studies and Their Interpretation 26\u003cbr\u003eMark Elwood\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Ultraviolet (UV) Light 47\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 UVR and Short-Term Hazards to the Skin and Eyes 49\u003cbr\u003eColin Roy and Peter Gies\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Ultraviolet: Long-Term Risks and Benefits 67\u003cbr\u003eMark Elwood\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 UV Guidelines and Protection Policies 76\u003cbr\u003ePeter Gies and Colin Roy\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 UV Measurements 94\u003cbr\u003ePeter Gies and Colin Roy\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Visible and Infrared (IR) Light 111\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Laser and Visible Radiation Hazards to the Eye and Skin 113\u003cbr\u003eClaire Lyngå and David Urban\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Infrared Radiation and Biological Hazards 134\u003cbr\u003eStephen Newbery\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Laser and Optical Radiation Guidelines 145\u003cbr\u003eDavid Urban and John Javorniczky\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Laser Measurements 152\u003cbr\u003eDavid Urban and John Javorniczky\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV Radiofrequency (RF) and Microwave Radiation 163\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Thermal Effects of Microwave and Radiofrequency Radiation 165\u003cbr\u003eKenneth R. Foster\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 RF Guidelines and Standards 186\u003cbr\u003eAndrew Wood\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Assessing RF Exposure: Fields, Currents, and SAR 205\u003cbr\u003eSteve Iskra, Robert L. McIntosh and Andrew Wood\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Epidemiological Studies of Low-Intensity Radiofrequency Fields and Diseases in Humans 226\u003cbr\u003eMark Elwood\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Possible Low-Level Radiofrequency Effects 239\u003cbr\u003eAndrew Wood\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V Extremely Low-Frequency (ELF) Electric and Magnetic Fields 257\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Electric and Magnetic Fields and Induced Current Hazard 259\u003cbr\u003eAndrew Wood\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Extremely Low-Frequency (ELF) Guidelines 281\u003cbr\u003eAndrew Wood\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 Instrumentation and Measurement of ELF Electric and Magnetic Fields 298\u003cbr\u003eThanh Dovan and Ken Karipidis\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 Epidemiological Studies of Low-Intensity ELF Fields and Diseases in Humans 313\u003cbr\u003eMark Elwood\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 Possible Low-Level Extremely Low-Frequency (ELF) Electric and Magnetic Field Effects? 322\u003cbr\u003eAndrew Wood\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI Static Electric and Magnetic Fields 339\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22 Static Electric and Magnetic Field Hazards 341\u003cbr\u003eKen Karipidis\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23 Static Electric and Magnetic Field Guidelines 357\u003cbr\u003eKen Karipidis\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VII Dealing with Hazard Perception 363\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24 Perceived Hypersensitivity: Anecdotal Versus Objective Evidence 365\u003cbr\u003eAdam Verrender, Anna Dalecki, Sarah P. Loughran and Rodney J. Croft\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25 Prudent Avoidance 384\u003cbr\u003eKevin Nuttall, Paul Flanagan and Garry Melik\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26 Radiofrequency Fields and the Precautionary Principle 405\u003cbr\u003eKenneth R. Foster\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e27 How to Handle Precaution 430\u003cbr\u003eKen Karipidis and Rick Tinker\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VIII NIR Injury Prevention and Medical Assessment 443\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28 Medical Aspects of Overexposures to Nonionizing Radiation 445\u003cbr\u003eBruce Hocking\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e29 Preventive Surveillance Programs 456\u003cbr\u003eSue Heward, David Urban and Ray McKenzie\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IX Legal and Community Issues 479\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e30 Public Consultation and Dissemination of Information. Risk Perception. Public Involvement in Decision-Making Regarding Placement of Broadcast Antennas and Power Transmission Lines 481\u003cbr\u003eMichael Dolan\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e31 Mitigating Nonionizing Radiation Risks 496\u003cbr\u003eDavid Urban, Michael Bangay and Thanh Dovan\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e32 Some of the Controversies Regarding NIR 526\u003cbr\u003eAndrew Wood, Ken Karipidis and Michael Dolan\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e33 Summary and Prospects 540\u003cbr\u003eAndrew Wood and Ken Karipidis\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A Answers to Tutorial Problems 548\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B List of Suppliers of Survey Equipment 558\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix C Websites for Further Information 560\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 563\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e ANDREW W. WOOD, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Biophysics, School of Health Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia. Dr. Wood has had many years' of involvement in various research projects on Non-ionizing Radiation and serving on committees dealing with Radiation Protection.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e KEN KARIPIDIS,\u003c\/b\u003e PhD, is a senior scientist with the Radiation Health Services Branch, Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency, Melbourne, Australia. Dr. Karipidis has been a member of various groups and committees providing advice to government and other stakeholders on radiation protection issues.      \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e A comprehensive review of non-ionizing radiation and its public health and environmental risks, for researchers, policy makers, and laymen \u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This book explains the characteristics of all forms of electromagnetic non-ionizing radiation (NIR) and analyzes the relationship between exposure and its biological effects, as well as the known dose-response relationships associated with each. Taking a uniquely holistic approach to the concept of health that builds upon the WHO definition to include not only absence of disease, but the physical, mental and social well-being of individuals and the population, it reviews established and potential risks and protections, along with regulatory issues associated with each.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The risks to public health of NIR, whether in the form of UV light, radio waves from wireless devices, or electric and magnetic fields associated with electrical power systems, is currently a cause of great concern among members of the public and lawmakers. But in order to separate established science from speculation and make informed decisions about how to mitigate the risks of NIR and allocate precious resources, policymakers, manufacturers, and individuals need a comprehensive source of up-to-date information based on the current scientific evidence. Written by a team of experts in their fields, this book is that source. Among other things, it:   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSummarizes scientific findings on the safety of different forms of NIR and the rationale behind current standards\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDescribes methods on the assessment of NIR exposure including an explanation of the devices used to monitor NIR, together with descriptions of established and potential hazards\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores proper protections against UV light and lasers, RF radiation, ELF fields and other forms of NIR\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses how to avoid injuries through occupational training or public awareness programs, and how to perform medical assessments in cases of suspected NIR injuries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConsiders how to decide whether or not to spend money on certain mitigation measures, based on cost-benefit analyses\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cp\u003e Offering expert reviews and analyses of the latest scientific findings and public policy issues concerning the risks to public health and the environment of NIR, \u003ci\u003eNon-ionizing Radiation Protection\u003c\/i\u003e is an indispensable source of information for manufacturers, government regulators, and regulatory agencies, as well as researchers, concerned laypersons, and students.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989694464229,"sku":"NP9780471446811","price":166.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780471446811.jpg?v=1761785133","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/non-ionizing-radiation-protection-isbn-9780471446811","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}